Paediatric Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Questions (728)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Question:

728. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Health if he will review the supports available to a child (details supplied) whose rare condition is such that they do not currently fall under the criteria to access certain therapies and other supports from the HSE; if he will review the criteria to include the rare condition in question that is currently excluded from same; and the specific supports that are available to the family in question. [5406/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Programme for Government,  Our Shared Future,  recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.

The  Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.